Education
K-12 funding, student loan debt, higher education costs, school choice, curriculum standards, and teacher pay.
Take Action on Education →📖 What You Need to Know
Education in the U.S. is primarily controlled at the state and local level — school boards, not Congress, make most day-to-day decisions. However, the federal government plays a significant role through funding (Title I for low-income schools), student loan policy, civil rights enforcement, and research grants. Congress sets the rules for federal student loans, Pell Grants, and programs like Head Start.
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💬 Talking Points
Total student loan debt in the U.S. exceeds $1.7 trillion, carried by over 43 million borrowers.
The average cost of a four-year public university has more than tripled (inflation-adjusted) since 1980.
Teacher pay has declined in real terms over the past decade — the average teacher earns 26% less than other college-educated workers.
The U.S. spends more per pupil on K-12 education than most OECD countries, but outcomes vary dramatically by zip code.
Pell Grants now cover only about 30% of the cost of attending a public four-year university, down from 80% in the 1970s.
Take Action
Use these talking points to draft a letter, call script, or social post to your representatives.
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